Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer
France
Located between Omaha and Gold Beach, the Longues-sur-Mer gun batteries are one of the few remaining intact sections of the Atlantic Wall. The site, a listed historical monument, still houses its impressive original cannons, standing proudly facing the sea. Exploring the bunkers, one can imagine the German defensive power and the stakes of the D-Day landings. A fascinating place where nature and history converge for an immersive and authentic experience.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
We are standing on a high windswept plateau overlooking the English Channel, at a site that represents one of the most formidable engineering feats of the Third Reich’s Atlantic Wall: the Longues-sur-Mer German Battery. This…
Listen in the app2Casemate Number One: The Impact of Naval Power
We start our journey at the westernmost casemate, labeled as number one. Unlike its neighbors, this structure is a ruin, a testament to the sheer power of the Allied naval forces. …
Listen in the app3Casemate Number Two: The Machinery of the 150mm Gun
Moving to the second casemate, we find ourselves in front of a structure that appears almost untouched by time. This is where you can truly appreciate the 'beauty' of the engineering—if such a word can be applied to a weapon of…
Listen in the app4The Fire Control Post: The Brain of the Battery
Following the path toward the very edge of the cliffs, we arrive at the most sophisticated structure on the site: the Fire Control Post, or 'Leitstand.' If the casemates were the muscles of the battery, this was its brain. This…
Listen in the app5Defensive Perimeters: Mortars and Anti-Aircraft Positions
As we move toward the rear of the site, away from the cliff edge, we see that the battery was not only designed to shoot at ships but also to defend itself against ground and air attacks. Here we find the remains of an 80mm…
Listen in the app6The Path to the Cliffs and the Sea Perspective
Let us take a moment to walk the path that leads directly to the cliff edge, looking down toward the shore. The height here is dizzying—a 'rock' wall that drops precipitously to the narrow beach below. …
Listen in the app7The Ammunition Bunkers and Logistical Depths
Before we conclude, we must look at the structures often overlooked: the ammunition bunkers. These are the 'concrete boxes' located behind the main casemates. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we stand once more among the four monsters of Longues-sur-Mer, the weight of the past feels almost physical. We have walked the line from the shattered ruins of Casemate One to the eerie preservation of Casemate Two, and…
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What is Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer?
Batterie Allemande de Longues-Sure-Mer is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | France |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 49.3433, -0.6948 |
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